Acclimatize for summer heat and humidity

One of the facts of running and racing life in the summer is heat and in most places, high humidity. Absolutely nothing will slow you down quicker on a training run or race than heat and humidity.

As the temperatures rise,...

Avoiding problems when running

The great thing about running or walking is the freedom it allows you. Without any equipment or partners to worry about, you can run or walk virtually anywhere at any time. But even that presents some issues of...

Building Marathon Mileage the Right way

The key to any successful marathon-training program is all about gradually building your mileage to the point where you can handle the unique demands of the 26.2 miles on marathon day. But it’s a balancing act. You must train...

Common weight-training mistakes

That strength training is important for runners is a given. But doing it properly is the key.

Too many runners simply go to the gym and start trying to pump the greatest amount of iron their bodies can tolerate. Wrong! You...

Cross-Training: Boost Your Run with a Bike

There is strong evidence that cycling can enhance and compliment performance in running. The obvious problem with a full-time running program is the cumulative effects of stress on the body.  he continual impact stresses...

Customizing your speed workouts

Regardless of the race you’re training for or your level of running experience or ability, speedwork is something every runner should do. It doesn’t matter whether you are just trying to finish the marathon or aiming for a...

Doing long runs: How far, how fast, how often

It is incontrovertible that the most important key to success in any marathon training plan is the long run. For beginners, the long run can seem like a grind—and it can be. But it doesn’t have to be. The long run is a weekend...

Effective training means effective recovery

When you are training for a marathon or half marathon, your fitness doesn't increase you’re running. Training tears you down; recovery builds you up. The recovery process is absolutely critical to any running success you might...

Final Prep for Marathon Day (The Dos & Don'ts)

The time is almost here for your marathon. You’ve put in months and months of hard training for this one day, and hopefully it’ll pay off. If this is your first marathon, congratulations on getting this far. You’ve already...

Form drills for faster, more efficient running

Clearly, the most direct, immediate way to run faster is to practice running faster during workouts. But running faster takes more than just quick leg turnover. To run faster, also means running properly with correct fast...